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The ECCC puts special attention toward ensuring competitive, fun, safe racing for riders of all abilities. At the center of those efforts are its Introduction to Bicycle Racing categories. We are proud to say that since the ECCC began pioneering these events in 2006, a number of riders have gone from Intro riders to ECCC and even national championship title winners in just a few years.
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The ECCC puts special attention toward ensuring competitive, fun, safe racing for riders of all abilities. At the center of those efforts are its Introduction to Bicycle Racing categories and Beginner's Clinics. We are proud to say that since the ECCC began pioneering these events in 2006, a number of riders have gone from Intro riders to ECCC and even national championship title winners in just a few years.
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Men's and Women's Intro races are held at every ECCC road race weekend. The events have three parts:

* Before each race, both men and women, a half hour off-course clinic is held.
This might be doing corners in an empty parking lot, race start practices, bumping drills in nearby grass, or simply walking the course and talking through the mechanics of bike racing. Either way, our veteran coaches have a lot of knowledge that they're happy to share.

* The first half of each race is held
in a coached, controlled format. As best as possible, no one gets dropped, and coaches ensure everyone is looked after and receives some guidance on group and race riding. Keeping the pace controlled and groups together ensures everyone gains at least some experience, even if they can't quite keep up in a race. In road and circuit races the whole group usually rides in one or two groups, focusing on pacelining and getting acquainted with tight group riding. In criteriums the field breaks up into small groups with coaches each guiding a handful of riders around the course, working on cornering and other handling skills.

* For
the second half of the race the field stops, regroups, and begins its race in earnest. This section is a straight-up, standard race, and often very competitive and dynamic, with coaches remaining sprinkled throughout the field simply to ensure safety and provide additional tips and guidance.
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Beginners Clinics are held at every ECCC road race weekend. They are held at least 1 hour before the Men's D and Women's D races are scheduled. Both men and women (separated if the numbers warrant it) participate in a 1-hour on-course and off-course clinic. This might be doing corners in an empty parking lot, race start practices, bumping drills in nearby grass, or simply walking the course and talking through the mechanics of bike racing. In road and circuit races the whole group usually rides in one or two groups, focusing on pacelining and getting acquainted with tight group riding. In criteriums the field breaks up into small groups with coaches each guiding a handful of riders around the course, working on cornering and other handling skills.Either way, our veteran coaches have a lot of knowledge that they're happy to share.

As best as possible, the coaches ensure everyone is looked after and receives some guidance on group and race
riding. Keeping the pace controlled and groups together ensures everyone gains at least some experience, even if they can't quite keep up in a race.

Upon completion of
the clinic, the riders will then start the Men/Women D race. The coaches remaining sprinkled throughout the field simply to ensure safety and provide additional tips and guidance.
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There are no requirements or limitations on riders entering the Intro category. Intro riders may do as few or as many races as they like before [[Racers.Upgrades | upgrading]] into the other [[Racers.Categories | categories]]. Similarly, riders are free to skip the Intro category and begin as Men's D or C or Women's B or C racers. However, the Intro category is strongly recommended for riders with no group riding experience. Note that Intro races do not count toward any upgrades.

!!! Non-Collegiate Women

In addition
, ''all ECCC Women's Intro races are open to non-collegiate, new women racers!'' Any women, student or not, who are new racers (1-day or first year Cat 4 license holders) are welcome to come out and race in the Women's Intro race. This is a great opportunity to bring out friends, school staff and alumni, non-collegiate clubmates, and any other women who want to try bicycle racing in a safe, educational setting where they're guaranteed to get some group riding experience and instruction.
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There are no requirements or limitations on riders entering the clinic. Similarly, riders are free to skip the clinic and begin as Men's/Women's D or C racers. However, the clinic is strongly recommended for riders with no group riding experience.

!!! Non-Collegiate Riders

In addition,
''all clinics are open to non-collegiate, new racers!'' Any rider, student or not, who are new racers (1-day or first year Cat 5 license holders) are welcome to come out and participate in the clinic, and upon completion of the clinic particpate in the Men/Women D race. This is a great opportunity to bring out friends, school staff and alumni, non-collegiate clubmates, and any other riders who want to try bicycle racing in a safe, educational setting where they're guaranteed to get some group riding experience and instruction.
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ECCC MTB races do not have separate Intro categories due to the nature of mountain bike racing. However, before every XC and STXC race begins there is an Intro clinic open to all interested riders. These feature drills, exercises, and instruction to help new riders pick up a few more skills and improve their racing. Look for these to meet by the starting line of each endurance race half an hour before racing starts for the day.
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ECCC MTB races do not have separate Intro categories due to the nature of mountain bike racing. However, before every XC and STXC race begins there is an Intro clinic open to all interested riders. These feature drills, exercises, and instruction to help new riders pick up a few more skills and improve their racing. Look for these by the starting line of each endurance event half an hour before racing starts for the day.
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ECCC MTB races do not have separate Intro categories due to the nature of mountain bike racing. However, before every XC and STXC race begins for the day there is a coached clinic. These feature drill exercises and instruction to help new riders pick up a few more skills and improve their racing. Look for these to meet by the starting line of each endurance race half an hour before racing starts.
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ECCC MTB races do not have separate Intro categories due to the nature of mountain bike racing. However, before every XC and STXC race begins there is an Intro clinic open to all interested riders. These feature drills, exercises, and instruction to help new riders pick up a few more skills and improve their racing. Look for these to meet by the starting line of each endurance race half an hour before racing starts for the day.
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In addition, ''all ECCC Women's Intro races are open to non-collegiate, new women racers!'' Any women, student or not, who are new racers (first time Cat 4 or 1-day license holders) are welcome to come out and race in the Women's Intro race. This is a great opportunity to bring out friends, school staff and alumni, non-collegiate clubmates, and any other women who want to try bicycle racing in a safe, educational setting where they're guaranteed to get some group riding experience and instruction.
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In addition, ''all ECCC Women's Intro races are open to non-collegiate, new women racers!'' Any women, student or not, who are new racers (1-day or first year Cat 4 license holders) are welcome to come out and race in the Women's Intro race. This is a great opportunity to bring out friends, school staff and alumni, non-collegiate clubmates, and any other women who want to try bicycle racing in a safe, educational setting where they're guaranteed to get some group riding experience and instruction.
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>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg"Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener."]]\\
Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg"Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener."]]\\
Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg"Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener."]]\\
Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg"Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener."]]\\
Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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The ECCC puts special attention toward ensuring competitive, fun, safe racing for riders of all abilities. At the center of those efforts are its Introduction to Bicycle Racing categories. We are proud to say that since the ECCC began pioneering these events in 2006, the conference has had a number of riders begin as Intro riders and go on to ECCC and even national championship titles in just a few years.
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The ECCC puts special attention toward ensuring competitive, fun, safe racing for riders of all abilities. At the center of those efforts are its Introduction to Bicycle Racing categories. We are proud to say that since the ECCC began pioneering these events in 2006, a number of riders have gone from Intro riders to ECCC and even national championship title winners in just a few years.
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ECCC Intro Categories are distinct Men's and Women's [[Racers.Categories | beginners' categories]] held at every ECCC road race weekend. The events have three parts:
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Men's and Women's Intro races are held at every ECCC road race weekend. The events have three parts:
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'''All ECCC Women's Intro races are also open to non-collegiate, new women racers!''' Any women, student or not, who are new racers (first time Cat 4 or 1-day license holders) are welcome to come out and race in the Women's Intro race. This is a great opportunity to bring out friends, school staff and alumni, new non-collegiate teammates, and any other women who want to try bicycle racing in a safe, educational setting where they're guaranteed to get some group riding experience and instruction.

Note that Intro
races do not count toward any upgrades.
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This format ensures a safe racing environment with a reduced learning curve in which even the newest riders can begin learning and enjoying bicycle racing. Compared to slightly more experienced riders who move directly into the other [[Racers.Categories | beginner categories]], are experiences are that many Intro riders gain skills, speed, and confidence and commitment much faster, progressing more rapidly through the ranks.

There are no requirements or limitations on riders entering the Intro category. Intro riders may do as few or as many
races as they like before [[Racers.Upgrades | upgrading]] into the other [[Racers.Categories | categories]]. Similarly, riders are free to skip the Intro category and begin as Men's D or C or Women's B or C racers. However, the Intro category is strongly recommended for riders with no group riding experience. Note that Intro races do not count toward any upgrades.

!!! Non-Collegiate Women

In addition, ''all ECCC Women's Intro races are open to non-collegiate, new women racers!'' Any women, student or not, who are new racers (first time Cat 4 or 1-day license holders) are welcome to come out and race in the Women's Intro race. This is a great opportunity to bring out friends, school staff and alumni, non-collegiate clubmates, and any other women who want to try bicycle racing in a safe, educational setting where they're guaranteed to get some group riding experience and instruction
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The ECCC puts special attention toward ensuring competitive, fun, safe racing for riders of all abilities. At the center of those efforts are its Introduction to Bicycle Racing categories. Since the ECCC began pioneering these categories in 2006, it is proud to say that it has had a number of riders begin as Intro riders and go on to conference and even national championship titles in just a few years.

! Mountain Bike Racing

ECCC MTB races do not have separate Intro categories due to the nature of mountain bike racing. However, half an hour before every XC and STXC race begins for the day there is a coached clinic. These feature drill exercises and instruction to help new riders pick up a few more skills and improve their racing. Look for these to meet by the starting line of each endurance race.

>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-kingman-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-kingman-intro.jpg"Maggie, Ian, and Chris run an Intro clinic at the 2010 UNH Kingman Farms XC race
."]]\\
Maggie, Ian, and Chris run an Intro clinic at the 2010 UNH Kingman Farms XC race.
(:by Joe Kopena:)
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The ECCC puts special attention toward ensuring competitive, fun, safe racing for riders of all abilities. At the center of those efforts are its Introduction to Bicycle Racing categories. We are proud to say that since the ECCC began pioneering these events in 2006, the conference has had a number of riders begin as Intro riders and go on to ECCC and even national championship titles in just a few years.

!! Road Racing

ECCC Intro Categories are distinct Men's and Women's [[Racers.Categories | beginners' categories]] held at every ECCC road race weekend. The events have three parts:

* Before each
race, both men and women, a half hour off-course clinic is held. This might be doing corners in an empty parking lot, race start practices, bumping drills in nearby grass, or simply walking the course and talking through the mechanics of bike racing. Either way, our veteran coaches have a lot of knowledge that they're happy to share.

* The first half of each race is held in a coached, controlled format. As best as possible, no one gets dropped, and coaches ensure everyone is looked after and receives some guidance on group and race riding. Keeping the pace controlled and groups together ensures everyone gains at least some experience, even if they can't quite keep up in a race. In road and circuit races the whole group usually rides in one or two groups, focusing on pacelining and getting acquainted with tight group riding. In criteriums the field breaks up into small groups with coaches each guiding a handful of riders around the course, working on cornering and other handling skills.

* For the second half of the race the field stops, regroups, and begins its race in earnest. This section is a straight-up, standard race, and often very competitive and dynamic, with coaches remaining sprinkled throughout the field simply to ensure safety and provide additional tips and guidance.

'''All ECCC Women's Intro races are also open to non-collegiate, new women racers!''' Any women, student or not, who are new racers (first time Cat 4 or 1-day license holders) are welcome to come out and race in the Women's Intro race. This is a great opportunity to bring out friends, school staff and alumni, new non-collegiate teammates, and any other women who want to try bicycle racing in a safe, educational setting where they're guaranteed to get some group riding experience and instruction.

Note that Intro races do not count toward any upgrades.

>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg"Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener."]]\\
Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener
. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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! Road Racing

>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg"Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener."]]\\
Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro
clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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!! Mountain Bike Racing

ECCC MTB races do not have separate Intro categories due to the nature of mountain bike racing. However, before every XC and STXC race begins for the day there is a coached clinic. These feature drill exercises and instruction to help new riders pick up a few more skills and improve their racing. Look for these to meet by the starting line of each endurance race half an hour before racing starts.

>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-kingman-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-kingman-intro.jpg"Maggie, Ian, and Chris run an Intro clinic at the 2010 UNH Kingman Farms XC race."]]\\
Maggie, Ian, and Chris run an Intro clinic at the 2010 UNH Kingman Farms XC race
. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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ECCC MTB races do not have separate Intro categories due to the nature of mountain bike racing. However, half an hour before every XC and STXC race begins for the day there is a coached clinic. These feature drill exercises and instruction to help new riders pick up a few more skills and improve their racing. Look for these to meet by the starting line of each endurance race.
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The ECCC puts special attention toward ensuring competitive, fun, safe racing for riders of all abilities. At the center of those efforts are its Introduction to Bicycle Racing categories. Since the ECCC began pioneering these categories in 2006, it is proud to say that it has had a number of riders begin as Intro riders and go on to conference and even national championship titles in just a few years.

! Mountain Bike Racing


>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-kingman-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-kingman-intro.jpg"Maggie, Ian, and Chris run an Intro clinic at the 2010 UNH Kingman Farms XC race."]]\\
Maggie, Ian, and Chris run an Intro clinic at the 2010 UNH Kingman Farms XC race. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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! Road Racing

>>cframe width=500px text-align:center<<%width=500px%[[Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg | Attach:2010-rutgers-intro.jpg"Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener."]]\\
Ian Sullivan, Jess Kutz, and other coaches run the pre-race Men's Intro clinic at the 2010 Rutgers Season Opener. (:by Joe Kopena:)
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